Oatmeal creme pies are a homemade version of your favorite Little Debbie treat made with oatmeal, cinnamon and a marshmallow cream filling!
This oatmeal cream pie recipe is so much more delicious than the store-bought version. We enjoy these after a yummy meal of taco spaghetti or cheez-it chicken!
Oatmeal Creme Pies
Oatmeal Creme Pies
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Why you’ll love this recipe!
📌 A homemade version of the store bought treat made without preservatives.
📌 The marshmallow fluff cream in the middle is perfectly delicious!
📌 The perfect chewy blend of oatmeal, cinnamon and molasses.
Copycat Oatmeal Cream Pie Ingredients
- Flour – All purpose flour.
- Oats – Quick oats, slightly ground in a food processor.
- Cocoa powder – Any brand will work.
- Cornstarch – For the perfect texture.
- Leavening agents – Baking powder, baking soda.
- Spices – Salt, ground cinnamon.
- Fats – Shortening, softened butter.
- Sugar – White granulated.
- Molasses – For the rich flavor and color.
- Eggs – Large.
- Vanilla – Real vanilla extract.
- Food coloring (optional) – Red and yellow.
- Filling – Softened butter, shortening, powdered sugar, marshmallow fluff.
You can use salted or unsalted butter for this recipe. But don’t skip blending the oats!
How do you make oatmeal creme pies at home? (step-by-step directions)
⭐ First, in a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon until combined.
⭐ Next, in a large mixing bowl, add the butter, shortening, sugar and molasses. Mix with a hand mixer on medium until fluffy and pale. Drop in the eggs and mix again until combined. Add the vanilla and mix again.
⭐ Then, slowly add the dry ingredients, mixing as you add until everything is combined. Add a few drops of food coloring, more yellow than red, to achieve that perfect oatmeal cream pie color. Then scoop cookies onto a parchment lined baking sheet and bake until golden.
⭐ Finally, make the cream filling by mixing together the butter, shortening, powdered sugar and marshmallow fluff with a hand mixer until fluffy and pale. Pipe the cream filling into a circle o the inside of one cookie and top with another cookie.
Scroll down to the printable recipe card toward the bottom of this article for ingredient measurements and detailed cooking instructions.
This makes nine large cream filled cookies!
Preparation
Can you make oatmeal cream pies ahead of time?
Yes, these can be made a day or two in advance and stored in an airtight container at room temperature until ready to serve.
Is the food coloring necessary?
The food coloring is completely optional. It helps to give the homemade oatmeal cream pies that signature dark brown color but it is not necessary. Leave it out if desired.
What kind of oats to use for oatmeal cream pies?
Make sure to use quick oats and not old fashioned oats. Also make sure to throw them in the food processor for a few pulses to help keep the texture of the cookies uniform.
So nostalgic and even better than the Little Debbie version!
Storage and leftovers
How to store oatmeal creme pies?
These can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Can oatmeal cream pies be frozen?
Yes, you can freeze these for up to 3 months in an airtight container. Make sure to layer wax paper or parchment paper between cookies to prevent them freezing together. Thaw at room temperature.
Try adding nuts or raisins for your own spin on this recipe!
Tips and tricks
✅ Don’t have a piping bag or ziploc bag? Just use a spoon to put a dollop of the cream filling onto each cookie.
✅ If adding the food coloring, add more yellow than red to achieve that dark brown color. Otherwise, skip the food coloring if desired.
✅ Marshmallow fluff is also called marshmallow creme.
✅ Don’t skip pulsing the oats in the food processor to keep the texture of the cookies on par with the store-bought version.
These freeze well so go ahead and make extra for another day!
Frequently asked questions
How do you get the perfect cookie texture?
Make sure not to overmix the dough and to bake them just until they are set but still soft. Additionally, pulsing the oats in a food processor helps to maintain a uniform texture in the cookies.
Can I make smaller or larger cookies with this recipe?
Yes, you can adjust the size of the cookies by using a smaller or larger scoop when portioning out the dough onto the baking sheet. Just be sure to adjust the baking time accordingly to ensure they bake evenly.
How long does it take for the cream filling to set?
The cream filling will begin to set once assembled between the cookies, but it’s best to allow the assembled oatmeal cream pies to sit for at least an hour at room temperature or in the refrigerator to fully set before serving.
Can I add nuts or other mix-ins to the cookie dough?
Absolutely! You can customize the oatmeal cookie dough by adding chopped nuts, chocolate chips, raisins, or any other mix-ins you like. Just fold them into the dough before portioning it out onto the baking sheet. Adjust the quantities according to your preference for added flavor and texture.
Try with different filling flavors too!
What to enjoy with our oatmeal creme pie cookie recipe (serving suggestions)
These are so delicious and you don’t have to worry about all the added ingredients when you make them from scratch! We like to enjoy them on a dessert table with other favorites like lemon gooey butter cake, edible monster cookie dough, and chocolate chip cookie bars.
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Tools we love
- Baking sheets – We love these from Nordicware. I use mine constantly.
- Silicon baking mat – Nothing sticks to these, I swear by them!
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How to Make Oatmeal Creme Pies
Oatmeal Creme Pies
Ingredients
COOKIE RECIPE
- 1¾ cups all purpose flour PLUS 2 tablespoons
- 1 cup quick oats slightly ground in a food processor
- 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
- 1½ teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup butter softenend
- ½ cup shortening
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- 2½ tablespoons molasses
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
- food coloring red and yellow gel (optional)
FILLING
- ½ cup salted butter softened
- ¼ cup shortening
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 7 ounces marshmallow fluff
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix together flour, oats, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a second bowl, beat butter, shortening, sugar and molasses with an electric mixer on medium until fluffy and pale. Add eggs and vanilla and continue beating until well mixed.
- Beat in the dry ingredients a half cup at a time until everything is fully incorporated. Optional: add food coloring to your desired shade.
- Spoon dough onto a parchment or silpat lined baking sheet using a 2 tablespoon sized scoop. Leave space for the cookies to spread. Bake on the center rack of a preheated 350℉ oven for 10 - 12 minutes, until cookies are baked through but still soft. Set aside to cool.
- While cookies are cooling, make the cream filling by beating together the butter, shortening, powdered sugar and marshmallow fluff with an electric mixer on medium-low speed, until fluffy and pale.
- When cookies are fully cooled, pipe or spoon filling onto the flat side of half the cookies, then top each filled cookie with a second cookie.
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Beth says
I love these so much! I made them as soon as I came upon this recipe. Every bite is like a trip back to my childhood, except they taste even better!
Erin says
These were insanely good! The fresh-baked taste was so much better than store-bought! Can’t get enough of these, so it’s time for round two!
tisha says
I LOVE oatmeal cream pies!! Homemade is always better than store-bought! Can’t get enough of these
Janelle says
Dang, this was really tasty. Made it for a family party last night and it turned out great. Thanks a bunch!!
Sandra says
My kids helped me make these and we had so much fun! They loved it! So much better than store bought!
Catalina says
Your Oatmeal Creme Pies were incredible! They were the perfect combination of chewy oatmeal cookies and creamy filling. Everyone in my family devoured them, and I’ve already been asked to make another batch.